Prior to submittal of the RFP response, potential respondents should submit a letter of intent to the City acknowledging receipt of the RFP and inform the City of its intent to respond by November 16, 2007. The Medical Practice Group should also provide the name, address, and telephone and facsimile number of the individual who can address inquiries related to this RFP and the medical provider's proposal, and receive clarifications or addenda from the City.

Questions concerning this RFP should be submitted in writing, and may be sent via fax or email to Judy Buseman at 605-367-8246, or jbuseman@siouxfalls.org. Responses to the questions will be provided in writing and posted to the City's website.

Medical Practice groups are required to submit information in the order and format requested in this RFP. Failure to do so may cause the proposal to be deemed nonresponsive to the RFP. Information requested in the RFP, which you deem privileged and confidential, may be submitted in a separate envelope marked "Privileged and Confidential Information." The City will use its best efforts to protect such information from disclosure to the extent allowable by law.